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Lightyear Frontier Release Date, Platforms & Price
Lightyear Frontier 1.0 released on 4 November 2026 for PC via Steam and Microsoft Store, and Xbox Series X|S. The standard price is $29.99 / €29.99 / £23.49. Early Access owners get the 1.0 update free and keep their saves. PS5 and Switch 2 are not confirmed.
Scope: Release date, platforms, price and save policy are from the official 1.0 FAQ and Steam appdetails. The Steam US discount is a 13 November 2026 snapshot. Xbox cloud wording is separated from Game Pass library inclusion.
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Release date: 4 November 2026
The official 1.0 FAQ states that Lightyear Frontier 1.0 launched on 4 November 2026. The Steam appdetails record and the Gematsu release report agree. This is the 1.0 date; do not confuse it with the Early Access launch.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Early Access launch | 19 March 2024 |
| 1.0 launch | 4 November 2026 |
Platforms and stores
The 1.0 release is available on PC through Steam and the Microsoft Store, and on Xbox Series X|S. The Xbox store also lists cloud gaming and handheld play through Xbox Cloud Gaming. The game is not natively listed for PS5 or Switch 2.
If you already own an Early Access copy, the store copy updates to 1.0; there is no separate “1.0 purchase”. The official FAQ says existing owners do not need to buy the game again.
Price and current discount
The official FAQ lists $29.99 / €29.99 / £23.49 as the standard price. On 13 November 2026, the Steam US listing showed $23.99, a 20% discount from $29.99. That is a time-limited store snapshot, not the permanent price. Regional prices can differ from the US figure.
| Market | Price |
|---|---|
| US standard | $29.99 |
| Euro standard | €29.99 |
| UK standard | £23.49 |
| Steam US snapshot, 13 Nov 2026 | $23.99 (-20%) |
Discounts and regional prices change. Use the store page at purchase time.
Early Access history and save compatibility
Early Access began on 19 March 2024. The 1.0 update is free for existing owners, and old saves remain available. The official FAQ recommends a new save for a more natural balance and flow, but it does not require one. If you have a large finished farm, continue it; if you are returning after a long break, a fresh save may make the new onboarding easier to follow.
PS5 and Switch 2 status
The 1.0 FAQ says the developer is looking into porting to other platforms, with nothing confirmed. There is no PS5 or Switch 2 date in the official material. Treat store-page placeholders or community wishlists as unconfirmed until the developer announces a port.
Game Pass and cloud play
The Xbox store says the game is cloud playable with Xbox Game Pass Essential, Premium or Ultimate, and that the game purchase is required. That is cloud-play wording. It does not confirm that the game is included in the Game Pass library as a free title.
If you only want to stream the game, check the Xbox store listing for your plan and region. The official FAQ’s price answer is separate from any subscription promotion.
Questions
Common questions
When did Lightyear Frontier 1.0 release?
1.0 launched on 4 November 2026. Early Access began on 19 March 2024.
How much does Lightyear Frontier cost?
The standard price is $29.99 / €29.99 / £23.49. Steam US showed $23.99 during a 20% discount on 13 November 2026; regional prices and sales vary.
Do I need to rebuy the game for 1.0?
No. The official FAQ says an existing Early Access copy updates to 1.0 at no extra cost, and old saves remain available.
Is Lightyear Frontier on PS5 or Switch 2?
Not confirmed. The 1.0 FAQ says the developer is looking into other platforms, with no date or confirmed port.
Is the game on Game Pass?
The Xbox store says it is cloud playable with Game Pass Essential, Premium or Ultimate, and that the game purchase is required. That does not confirm library inclusion.
Sources
What this page is based on
- Official 1.0 FAQ ↗Release date, price, save policy, platform status and old-owner upgrade.
- Gematsu – release report ↗1.0 date, PC/Xbox platforms and 2024 Early Access date.
- Steam appdetails ↗Store price snapshot and release metadata checked 13 November 2026.
- Xbox store ↗Cloud-play plan wording and Xbox platform availability.
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